[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DESIGNATED LEVEL II TRAUMA CARE

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 7, 2017

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Clear Lake 
Regional Medical Center of Houston, TX, for being designated by the 
State of Texas for Level II Trauma Care.
  Clear Lake has a trauma program with round-the-clock staff and in-
house trauma surgeons and specialists to treat patients no matter the 
time or injury. To be considered a Level II Trauma Center, the medical 
center must have comprehensive trauma care with 24/7 availability with 
all essential specialties, personnel and equipment. Clear Lake had to 
undergo extensive site reviews and evaluations to meet this 
designation. This will significantly increase the number of lives that 
can be saved.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to Clear Lake Regional Medical Center for being 
designated as Level II Trauma Care. We all benefit from their 
commitment to quality healthcare and we thank them for their hard work 
to keep Houstonians healthy.

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